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Rogue combo rack vs Adjustable bench 2.0

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jul 14, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Rogue combo rack vs Adjustable bench 2.0

This is a comparison between the Rogue combo rack and the Adjustable bench 2.0 including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

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Overview and review of the Rogue adjustable bench 2.0 

The Rogue Adjustable bench 2.0 comes in at $545 and is a great addition to your existing gym to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "Which bench to get to from Rogue".

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Overview of the Rogue adjustable bench 2.0

 
The Rogue Adjustable bench 2.0 is the best value for bench out of the Rogue portfolio. This is the bench to get when you do t have the money to invest into an AB2 for your personal gym or want to upgrade from the Utility line for your commercial gym. The special features of the adjustable bench two are its cost-efficient design and the pad with no gap. This makes it a solid choice. The specifications are: 
 
  • Made in the USA
  • (6) Adjustment Positions: 0-85 degrees
  • Pad Height: 17.5" , 56.25" at 85 degrees
  • Pad Width: 11.25" (Pad)
  • Length: 52" (Overall Pad Length)
  • Virtually No Gap between Seat/Back Pad
  • (2) Seat Positions: Flat or Upward Angl
  • Wheels and plastic-lined handle for mobility
  • Rubber caps on legs to prevent sliding, protect floor
  • Optional Spotter Deck 
  • Color: Black
 
This is the bench for every occasion. 
 
 

Pros of the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 

 
Good balance between features and cost for a Rogue bench. Almost no gap between the upper and lower pad. 
 

Cons of the Rogue Adjustable 2.0

 
Limited range of adjustments and no decline bench press possible. 
 

Alternatives to the Rogue Adjstable 2.0

 
Alternatives to the Adjustable bench are 
 
 
The AB3 is the Porsche of portable benches from Rogue. If you want to be able to do it all while still rolling the bench around, this is the one to get. However, for the price of this bench, you can also get a very good rack. 
 
The Utility bench is not adjustable but has up to 6 custom configurations for the flat bench press. If you don’t care about the incline or decline bench press, look into the Utility bench
 

Summary for the Rogue Adjustable 2.0

 
The adjustable bench 2.0 is the best value for money option from Rogue for an adjustable bench. Compared to other models you will save money. If you don’t want to decline bench press or bench 1000 pounds, this is the one for you.
 

Overview and review of the Rogue combo rack

 

The video above summarises my personal opinion for purchasing a Rogue combo rack for a home gym. If you want to just lean back and get information, watch it and then dig into the details below. In the following paragraphs you will find details on dimensions and alternative choices. I invite you to leave a comment on Youtube if you have direct questions.

 

The rogue combo rack comes in at a price of $2500 and is the ultimate rack for your powerlifting meet. This overview was first published in "which rack to buy from Rogue". See for yourself whether this rack is the right choice for you or you might want to steer to other options from Rogue.

Overview of the combo rack

 
The Rogue combo rack is the gold standard from Rogue for powerlifting meets. It has been designed for the environment of a powerlifting meet where you have professional athletes of different sizes stepping up to the platform. The Rogue Combo rack is IPF certified and manufactured in Columbus Ohio. Special features are the lever arm jack, telescoping uprights which can be angled and the removable bench.
 
The rogue combo rack comes in black and weighs 505lb. It is 77.25'' long when the bench is attached. The total width is 80.25'' and the inside width comes to 43.5''. When it is fully extended the maximum height is 78'' for the squat and 17.5'' for the bench press. The Notes are cut from 3x3 Gauge steel as with all products from the Rogue Monster series. The overall footprint of the combo rack is 77.25'' x 80.25''.
 
This is the flagship rack of Rogue that has been built for showing off the best national and international athletes.  That the IPF put its stamp of approval on it shows that Rogue means business. If you want to organize one big meet or multiple meets throughout a year this rack is for you. If you are serious about competing on an international level you might want to get this for your home or local gym, so that you can simulate competition as close as possible. 
 

Pros of the combo rack

 
This rack is sturdy and can be easily adjusted. It also does not need to be bolted down to the ground as Rogue is making use of their flat foot design. This is handy if you are putting up a competition in a local hotel or on any stage where you are not allowed to bolt a rack into the ground. Another advantage is that the uprights can be angled. This is great when you have very big athletes competing who want to grip the bar outside of the J Cups as they are so massive. The removable bench will safe time for your meet is you do not have to haul off one piece of equipment of the stage and replace it with another. You will also get a westside Monster bench and squat stand in one purchase. This saves money if you are serious about power and strength and know what you are doing. 
 

Cons of the combo rack

 
The first con is the price. For 2.500$ you can also get an RM6 from Rogue or two midrange RM4 or R4 racks. This rack is also not user-friendly. It has been designed with a powerlifting meet in mind. To operate it most effectively you need 2 - 4 spotters who get everything ready for the athlete. Great in a powerlifting meet. Suboptimal when you are training by yourself or have a gym where beginners will just wreck themselves with the setup. There are also no safeties for the squat as a spotter crew is assumed. This is the right piece of equipment for someone who wants to get a powerlifting meet organized and done with as little waiting time for the crowd and athletes between lifts as possible. The home gym or commercial gym owner will make their lives unnecessarily hard.
 

Alternatives to the combo rack

 
For 2.500$ you can get the following other options from Rogue
 
If you are looking at the Combo rack I am quite sure that you are serious about lifting and probably already own a gym or seriously consider to build a massive home gym. If you are not planning to become the local powerlifting meet go to point or you do not have a serious team of powerlifters around to work the combo rack while someone lifts, consider getting something else. 
 
The Rogue RM6 rack is a great option for anyone starting a home gym who wants storage and rack space combined in one rack. You can also upgrade this rack with the Monster Lat pull down and Rhino belt Squat Drop in.  Innovation at Rogue also always comes first for the Monster line and trickles down from there. If you have the budget and want the best for your home gym, this can be an excellent choice instead of the combo rack.
 
The Rogue Rhino monster Belt Squat saves you money compared to the combo rack and is a great option for someone who has space and already owns a rack to squat and bench press in. If you own a gym think about what your clients need. If your clients are mainly powerlifters who compete often, you might want to get the combo rack. If your gym has a more mixed clientele and many older powerlifters with lower back problems, you definitely want to get the belt squat. 
 
If you are opening your first gym or a new gym you will probably be better of investing the money in a Monster or Monster lite rig. For 2.500$ you will get one of the shorter ones. This will give you more options to create revenue streams, as the rig can be used for more different styles of training. A rig sets you up for powerlifting, CrossFit, Weightlifting and Tabata classes. The combo rack is for powerlifters only. 
 
The Prone leg curl can be an option for a commercial gym or home gym owners who want to present more options for leg development. If you have a lot of bodybuilders or footballers in your gym this might be the better option than the combo rack. 
 
 

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